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Communicated by: National Institute for Communicable Diseases Influenza cases at sentinel influenza-like illness (ILI) and pneumonia surveillance sites have been steadily increasing since week 15 (starting 10 April 2023). Private laboratories have also detected increasing numbers of influenza cases, and NICD has received reports of influenza clusters in schools and workplaces. The 2023 influenza season started in week 17 (week starting 27 April 2023) when the influenza detection rate (3-week moving average) breached the seasonal threshold and remained on low activity for two consecutive weeks in the pneumonia surveillance programme. The increase in case numbers has been identified in all 6 provinces where surveillance is conducted. As of 28 May 2023, the most commonly detected subtype and lineage is influenza A (H3N2) (146/272, 55%), followed by influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 (116/272, 43%) and, influenza B Victoria (3/272, 1%). 181 samples have subtyping results pending. Influenza A(H3N2), A(H1N1)pdm09, and influenza B are common seasonal influenza strains in humans. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, which is sometimes incorrectly referred to as “swine flu” has been one of the circulating seasonal influenza strains following its emergence in 2009. The term “swine flu” should not be used as it causes unnecessary panic. The clinical course of infection and management of this strain is similar to other influenza strains. Although the majority of people with influenza will present with mild i...

Premium Amid a surge in viral cases, how to differentiate between H3N2, Covid-19, H1N1, common cold, and flu? Adequate rest and recovery is advised at home with simple home-cooked, fresh food, and proper hydration, said Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, director and head, pulmonology, Fortis Hospitals, Faridabad India is seeing a surge in viral infections due to Covid cases as per the Ministry of Health’s latest data stand at 4,623 with an active caseload of 0.01% per cent. It also noted that till February 28, 2023, a total of 955 H1N1 cases have been reported, the majority from Tamil Nadu (545), Maharashtra (170), Gujarat (74), Kerala (42) and Punjab (28). Meanwhile, 451 cases of H3N2 variant cases have been reported from January 2 to March 5, 2023, according to the union ministry with 2 dead, each in Karnataka and Haryana. The latest case of H3N2 has been detected in Assam. Given that all of them are viral respiratory conditions, how do we distinguish between them and seek treatment? Notably, “Current spread and intensity of flue especially its variant H3N2 are very concerning. Medically, it is a double whammy as While some may experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment, others may become seriously ill and require medical attention, especially older people and people with low immunity, or have co-morbidities. Some common symptoms that are common in both infections are fever, body ache, fatigue, headache, cough, and sore throat, sai...

Share on Pinterest Roos Koole/Getty Images • An outbreak of influenza A (H3N2) infections has led to two deaths in India. • H3N2 is known to cause more severe illness in young children and older adults. • H3N2, which has been the India is monitoring an outbreak of influenza A (H3N2) infections that has led to two deaths, according to the country’s The deaths were reported in Karnataka and Haryana. H3N2 is known to cause more severe illness in young children and older adults. In India, India typically experiences Dr. And after two historically quiet flu seasons, the flu appears to have returned to its pre-pandemic activity. “This is a little bit late in the season, but it is still the season and India is in the northern hemisphere. Flu seasons are not all synchronous,” says Adalja. What to know about H3N2 There are two flu viruses — Influenza A and B — that cause Currently circulating are the influenza A subtypes H1N1 and H3N2 and influenza B Yamagata and Victoria lineages. H3N2, which has been the “So far during the 2022-23 flu season in the U.S., about 99% of those hospitalized due to influenza had H3N2 subtype,” says The most common symptoms of Influenza A can be treated with supportive care in addition to What makes certain flu seasons more severe? According to Horney, flu seasons driven by H3N2 can include more cases of severe diseases, hospitalization, and death. This is especially true when vaccine coverage is low or the vaccine is not a good match to the circulating...

H3N2 influenza cases are on the rise in India with an alarming increase in ICU admissions. While experts say there is no need to panic about the spread of the non-human influenza virus, they do advise taking more precautions. Cases from across the country are emerging as testing intensifies. Karnataka reported the first death due to the H3N2 virus after an man from Alur Taluk in Hassan district breathed his last on March 1 (PTI) According to the most recent IDSP-IHIP (integrated health Information Platform) data, the states reported a total of 3038 laboratory-confirmed cases of various influenza subtypes, including H3N2, up until March 9. Here's a breakdown of the number of cases reported in different states. ALSO READ: Karnataka In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda, a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, died because of the H3N2 seasonal influenza. Haryana Death of a 56-year-old lung cancer patient due to H3N2 seasonal influenza was reported from Haryana. Gujarat The state has three H3N2 cases and 77 H1N1 cases as of March 10th. According to state health minister Rushikesh Patel, there has been one death in the state due to H1N1. What are symptoms of H3N2 influenza infections According to a release from Union health ministry, approximately 92% of patients presented with fever, 86% with cough, 27% with breathlessness, 16% with wheezing, 16% with pneumonia, and 6% with seizures. Roughly 10% of patients required oxygen, and 7% required ICU care. Dos and don'ts regarding ...